Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The federally approved application completed by the student that collects household and financial information necessary to calculate the Student Aid Index (SAI) for federal and some state financial aid programs. The completion of additional forms may also be required before eligibility is determined.
Full Federal Pell Grant Eligibility and MTAG
If a student is eligible to receive the maximum (full) Federal Pell Grant as indicated in the Federal Regulations, he/she will not be eligible to receive an MTAG award.
Full Time for State Aid Purposes
An enrolled student who is carrying a full-time academic workload (other than audits/ correspondence courses) as determined by the institution, which is applicable to all students enrolled in a particular program. The institution’s full-time definition for a program must be used for all students enrolled in that program; however, for the purpose of receiving state […]
General Education Development Test (GED)
For initial eligibility purposes, if the MTAG applicant has satisfactorily completed the General Education Development (GED) Test and is pursuing an academic program of study, he/she must have scored a minimum of 15 on the ACT or the equivalent SAT Standardized test used for college admissions, awarding scholarships, and class placement including honors programs. The Office […]
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Students applying for state aid after earning at least 12 semester hours of college coursework must meet the minimum cumulative or semester GPA requirement for the specific program and must maintain progress toward and maintain the minimum cumulative or semester GPA required for continuation in the program. See Program Description.
HELP Core Curriculum
The HELP Curriculum is eighteen (18) units of high school coursework that mirrors the required IHL College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC).
Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP)
HELP is designed to provide tuition assistance to qualified students whose financial needThe demonstrated need (must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for demonstrated need to be determined) of the applicant for financial assistance to meet the actual costs of attending the eligible institution of choice as determined from financial information on the […]
Incomplete Grades
If a student who is awarded state aid during any semester or trimester receives one or more incomplete gradesIf a student who is awarded state aid during any semester or trimester receives one or more incomplete gradesIf a student who is awarded state aid during any semester or trimester receives one or more incomplete grades for the term, the institution should not disburse the award for the next period of enrollment until the incomplete grades are successfully removed and the student is otherwise eligible. for the term, the institution should not disburse the award for the next period of enrollment until the […]
Independent Student
A student who is not required to provide parent information when applying for financial aid because they meet federal criteria, such as being age 24 or older, married, a veteran, an active-duty service member, or having dependents of their own.
Leave of Absence (LOA)
A leave of absence is a period of time approved by the school during which the student is not in attendance but remains enrolled. Each school is required to have a formal leave-of-absence policy. The student must follow the policy when requesting a leave of absence. The school must approve the student’s request in accordance […]